UltraTech Cement Limited is expanding its use of electric trucks, contracting 100 EV trucks to transport 75,000 tonnes of clinker monthly over a 400-km roundtrip between its Dhar Cement Works in Madhya Pradesh and Dhule Cement Works in Maharashtra. This initiative is projected to cut carbon emissions by 17,000 tonnes annually. The move builds on…
The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has simplified compliance requirements for renewable energy projects. Solar module manufacturing units, solar and wind power projects, and mini hydel projects under 25 MW are now exempt from obtaining Environmental Clearance (EC) and Consent to Establish (CTE). Additionally, projects with an EC will no longer require…
Viviana Power Tech Limited has won two contracts: Rs 323.43 million from Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL) and Rs 741.29 million from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) and Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) under the System Improvement (SI) Scheme. The awards are part of SI schemes estimated at Rs 1.09 billion for…
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has transferred the special purpose vehicle (SPV), ERES-XXXIX Power Transmission Limited, to Tata Power Company Limited through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The project involves establishing a 765/400 kV, 2×1500 MVA gas-insulated switchgear substation at Gopalpur in Odisha, along with 199…
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has entered into power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to supply a total of 559 MW of electricity. This includes 359 MW from the 800 MW Durgapur Thermal Power Expansion Project in West Bengal and 200 MW from the 2×800 MW Koderma Thermal Power Expansion Project…
The Adani Group has announced plans to invest USD 35 billion over the next five years to establish large-scale renewable energy plants across India. The focus will be on solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems, aiming to play a significant role in the global energy transition. Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Green Energy, revealed…
AMPIN Energy Transition has partnered with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to invest USD 300 million in renewable energy projects across India. This joint effort aims to establish a renewable energy asset base valued between USD 2.7 billion and USD 3 billion. Building on a USD 200 million joint equity commitment made in 2021, the collaboration…
NTPC has outlined an ambitious plan to invest Rs 5 trillion in green energy by 2030, led by its renewable energy subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy Ltd. (NGEL). To support its projects, NGEL is set to launch an initial public offering (IPO) worth Rs 100 billion, focusing on renewable energy generation, green hydrogen, sustainable fuels, and…
Torrent Power has unveiled a capital expenditure plan of Rs 1.1 trillion over the next eight years, emphasizing renewable energy and energy storage initiatives. More than 63% of this investment is earmarked for the renewable energy sector, underscoring the company’s dedication to India’s clean energy transition. Vice President Jinal Mehta detailed these plans during a…
Sterlite Power has announced the commissioning of three vital components of its interstate transmission system (ISTS) project in Goa, managed by the special purpose vehicle “Goa Tamnar Transmission Ltd.” Goa’s first 400kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at Dharbandora is now operational. The final project element, the Xeldem-Narendra transmission line, is slated for commissioning soon. The…